NEW YORK

RGGI is supporting New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision strategy to build a cleaner, more resilient, and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers. As of September 2016, New York received $977 million in cumulative proceeds.

ECONOMIC VALUE

SUPPORT FOR RGGI

Across the state, there is strong support for clean energy and RGGI. A recent poll by the Sierra Club found 76 percent supporting New York’s participation in RGGI, with 79 percent supporting a change in annual carbon decreases to 5 percent.